Key accountabilities: * Vehicle Maintenance: Carry out routine maintenance tasks, inspections, and repairs on heavy goods vehicles. * Attending Breakdowns where necessary. * Prep and present vehicles for annual test * Manage your own workload ensuring maximum vehicle uptime. * Diagnostic Procedures: Diagnose, identify and troubleshoot mechanical issues on vehicle and body systems. * Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of repairs, services, and parts used in the maintenance database. * Safety Compliance: Adhere to safety protocols and guidelines during all maintenance procedures. Areas of responsibility * Perform routine maintenance * Electrical and engine troubleshooting and diagnostics * Engine and transmission repairs * Perform incidental welding operations and other mechanical repair work as required * Perform inspections and test mechanical units * Diagnose faults and malfunctions * Adjust, repair and/or replace parts and components of transport systems * Provide training and advice to apprentices and co-workers as required * Ability to use power and hand tools related to motor vehicle service and repair * Be able to work shift work and extra hours as required to keep up with business demands Experience and Skills: * Qualified Heavy Goods Vehicle Mechanic (HGV Mechanic) * Minimum 3 years post apprenticeship experience in HGV maintenance and repair * High degree of product and technical knowledge * Strong diagnostics capabilities with good computer skills * Must be organized & self-motivated with strong written and verbal communication skills * Motivated team player with a strong sense of commitment to the team * Ability to understand and carry out instructions via written, verbal, or diagram form * Knowledge of waste collection vehicles preferred